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December 16, 2008

Herald: Sox Make Offer To Teixeira (8 Years?)

have made an offer [for Mark Teixeira], the biggest and longest yet for this current ownership group. The offer is believed to be for at least eight years ...

Teixeira is believed to be seeking an average annual value of more than the $21 million that left-hander CC Sabathia is close to finalizing with the New York Yankees for the next seven years, and a lot closer to the $27.5 million that third baseman Alex Rodriguez is guaranteed to make through 2017 with the Yankees. ...

There is every indication that the Red Sox view Teixiera in the same "must-have" light as they did Matsuzaka.

MLB's Ian Browne notes the sticky situation that would arise with only two infield positions for Teixeira, Mike Lowell and Kevin Youkilis.

Does anyone think the Rangers would be interested in Lowell and a pitcher for Teagarden or Salty (and maybe a prospect)?

If the Sox can get Teixeira it would seem the best move would be trade Lowell and move Youk to 3rd instead of putting Youk in the OF...I heard a rumor that the Rangers want a 3rd baseman so they can DH Blalock, so they might be willing to take Lowell...

I'd want to move Lowell because a) I don't think he's a great bet to ever hit all that well again, certainly not at Bay's level b) I don't think Lowell's glove at third is that much of an upgrade at 3rd over Youk's and c) Youk @ 3rd and Bay @ LF is better both offensively and defensively than Lowell @ 3rd and Youk @ LF.

No way would Youk go to LF, 9casey. His place is at first or third. If Mikey Lowell HAS to be dealt, it would be the best for the club. But that would only happen if the Sox land Texeira. They sure are going to try! Forget about the Yankees...no way they will spend that kind of money after CC and AJ. But they might go after Manny in their own demented way. It's nice to be back here again! Teixeira wants to make his decision by XMAS. There's only one winning team east coast choice...the Sox. From Boston.

Woo woo!Just back from a long weekend in the mountains to visit Cat's aunt & uncle.And lo & behold, the Sox are chasing Tex. I didn't really think they were too serious about him. I'm not sure I like this deal, not for that much money. Maybe he'll prove to be worth it, but it seems like a pretty big maybe to me. Is he really capable of Manny-esque numbers? I wouldn't want to spend that kind of money unless I felt like that was what I was getting.If it happens, though, Lowell has to go, maybe get a little better bench-man than we have now. Of course, Lowell would be a great assett on the bench, but he'd be miserable.

I have been seeing a lot of comments on other blogs and news sites toying with the idea of Youk in the outfield. I just don't see that being viable. He's just too invaluable as an infielder and he's already moved back and forth across the infield. Why continue to muck with what position he holds?

I do agree that there are probably a lot of teams that have a need for a player with Lowell's talents; in my mind the Sox will wait until the season begins, see how far he's come and then look for a trade that will benefit both parties.

I would hate to see him go - he's a class act - but I hated seeing Nomar and Manny leave, too. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do...

I have to say what no one else will. Ortiz is no longer the Papi of old. I honestly don't think he'll ever be that Papi again, either. Bay in LF, Youk at 3rd, and Teixiera at 1st are the core. Lowell and Ortiz are fighting for DH.